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AWCAA Officially Launches in Nigeria on World Cancer Day, Pledging to Increase Awareness, Empower Women

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The African Women Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) has officially announced its launch in Nigeria on World Cancer Day, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women through cancer education, early detection, and access to life-saving treatment. For over two decades, AWCAA has spearheaded more than 21 cancer awareness missions across Africa, donated mammogram machines to hospitals, and improved cancer care in countries such as Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and Sudan. With its expansion into Nigeria, AWCAA aims to bridge the gap in cancer education, screening, and treatment, ensuring more women receive…

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C’River: Gov Otu Signs Local Government Amendment Bill 2025

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The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Monday signed the Local Government Amendment Bill 2025 into law. The new bill signed is designed to bring about significant changes to local government operations, promote faster economic development, encourage wider participation, and improve services at the local level. Key changes to the original law include an increase in the number of departments from seven to twelve (section 4(4)), and adjustments to the percentage of funds that Local Government Councils will send to key government agencies to improve efficiency (section 5(2)).…

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Deeper Life Bible Church Launches ‘Operation SAS’ Initiative

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The Deeper Life Bible Church in Abuja has launched a new evangelism project called ‘Operation Save A Soul’ (SAS) to spread the message of Christianity across the capital and surrounding areas. Pastor Adeniyi Hassan, the State Overseer for the church in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), kicked off the initiative at a special Sunday service at the Regional Worship Centre in Kado, Abuja, with over 3,000 worshippers attending in person, while many others joined online. The aim of ‘Operation SAS’ is to support the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), a…

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Abuja’s Nightlife King, Apilifestyle, Ushers In 2025 With Exclusive All-White Party

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The Federal Capital was abuzz with glitz and glamour as nightlife mogul Adewumi Segun Gabriels, popularly known as Theapilifestyle, hosted an exclusive All-White Party to ring in the New Year in grand style. The high-profile celebration drew an array of celebrities, industry elites, and entertainment powerhouses, including Timini Egbuson, Efetommy, Nimi Briggs, Fantana, Ilebaye, and Ice Prince. As the co-founder and CEO of Tokyo Nightlife and the visionary behind Apitainment and Apitix, Adewumi has been a driving force in redefining Abuja’s nightlife scene. In his welcome speech, he expressed gratitude…

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LET THE POOR HEAR: AGBESE CONDEMNS CLOSURE OF JOY FM

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  Hon. Philip Agbese, the honourable member representing Ado/ Okpokwu/ Ogbadibo Federal Constituency strongly condemns the unwarranted closure of Joy FM Radio Station, Otukpo, by the Benue State Government. He said the brazen attack on the press is a disturbing trend under the Alia administration, which threatens the very fabric of our democracy. Agbese said the commando-style invasion of the station by armed policemen, led by the Chairman of Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) is a gross abuse of power. The rough handling of staff on duty and the forced…

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Education Under Attack: Rep. Agbese Condemns Senseless Burning of Schools in Okpoga

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The office of the Deputy Spokesman, 10th House of Representatives, is outraged and deeply disturbed by the malicious burning of two blocks of classrooms at UBE JSS Ugwu Okpoga and Government Secondary School, both in Okpoga, Okpokwu Local Government. This dastardly act is not only an affront to the educational aspirations of young children but also a slap in the face of our collective humanity. The Enone Servant, Rep. Philip Agbese, strongly condemns this heinous crime and demands that the security agencies leave no stone unturned in unraveling the mystery…

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NUJ FCT Council Commends FCT Minister Over Infrastructural Devt

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…decries rising cost of living The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has commended the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his visible efforts in improving infrastructural development within the FCT. While commending the minister over his developmental strides, the union urged for more economic reforms for citizens in the FCT This was made known in a communiqué released following the Council’s historic first Congress, held on Saturday at the Council’s Secretariat in Utako, Abuja. The Congressmen used the occasion to discuss the state…

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There Is No Budget Infraction In My Ministry – MSD Perm Sec

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The permanent Secretary, Ministry of Steel Development Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwa has refuted claims by the National Assembly that there are infractions in the ministry’s 2024 budget implementation. He said the ministry did not have sufficient funds to implement projects in 2024, so he wonders where the issue of ghost projects emanated from. Isokpunwu who expressed surprise at the claims of members of the committee said the ministry of steel development has consistently complied with civil service rules in the implementation of its budget over time. He disclosed that strategy…

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C’River Assembly Passes Local Government Amendment Bill 2025

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into law the Local Government Amendment Bill 2025. The bill was passed following deliberations on the report presented by the Joint Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution, as well as Public Accounts. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Joint Committee, Hon. Eyo Bassey (representing Bakassi), explained that the State Local Government Law of 2007, which was first amended in 2008 and further amended in 2011, had been harmonized…

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